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Kings-Blackhawks Western Conference Final schedule

RESET. The second consecutive Los Angeles – Chicago Western Conference Final will begin Saturday afternoon at the United Center. The series will return to Los Angeles for games at Staples Center on Saturday, May 24 and Monday, May 26.

All playoff games can be heard in the Los Angeles area on the team’s flagship station, KEIB AM 1150 The Patriot. Games can also be heard on the internet via I Heart Radio.

Several notes from the Kings:

TICK TICK TICK. Tickets will go on sale to the general public for the first three home games of the Western Conference Final on Tuesday, May 20, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com/lakings. Fans can also secure tickets in advance of the sale by placing a deposit on Kings Season Tickets for the 2014-15 season, as supplies last. Fans can call 1.888.KINGS.LA (546.4752) for more information on Kings Season Ticket Packages. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. In the days leading up to a game, more tickets may be released so the club suggests checking back frequently for availability. Fans can also sign up for notification of released tickets by clicking here.

STEP UP TO THE PLATE. Kings fans are encouraged to donate platelets at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles from Monday, May, 19 through Saturday, May 24. Those who do will be entered to win two playoff tickets to Game 4 of the Western Conference Final (Monday, May 26 vs. Chicago Blackhawks). Platelet donations take two to three hours to complete. Due to these time constraints, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles requires platelet donors to schedule their appointments. Platelets For Playoffs appointment times are available Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday until 12:15 p.m. To make an appointment or for any questions, email blooddonorcenter@chla.usc.edu or call (323) 361-2441. For more information, click here.

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#27 | 6′ 1″ | 210 lb | Age: 29

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Bio: Martinez was drafted by the LA Kings in the 2007 Draft, while playing for Miami University. He has since become a two-time Stanley Cup champion and the 17th man in Stanley Cup playoff history to score the Cup-winning goal in overtime.

#11 | 6′ 3″ | 224 lb | Age: 29

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As the 11th overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Kopitar became the first Slovenian to play in the NHL. Kopitar has spent his entire NHL career with the Kings, and following the 2015–16 season, was named the Kings’ captain. Noted for both his offensive and defensive play, Kopitar was awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the NHL in 2016.

#8 | 6′ 1″ | 195 lb | Age: 26

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Bio: Doughty is a Canadian defenceman who was selected second overall by the Kings in the 2008 Draft. Doughty made his NHL debut in 2008 as an 18-year-old and was named to the All-Rookie Team. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Kings, a two-time Olympic gold medallist with the Canadian national team, and a Norris Trophy finalist.

#73 | 6′ 1″ | 200 lb | Age: 24

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Toffoli is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward, drafted by the Kings in the second round of the 2010 Draft. Toffoli scored his first career NHL goal in his second game in a 4–0 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes in 2013. He was also named the 2012–13 AHL All-Rookie Team.VIEW TYLER TOFFOLI POSTS

Jeff Carter

#77 | 6′ 4″ | 215 lb | Age: 31

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Carter began his hockey career playing in the Ontario Hockey League in Canada before joining the AHL and playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. He was then traded to the Colombus Blue jackets before joining the LA Kings in 2012, where he has since won two Stanley Cups with the Kings.

#32 | 6′ 1″ | 218 lb | Age: 30

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Bio: Quick is the current goaltender for the LA Kings and was selected by Los Angeles at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Previously, Quick was a silver medalist with USA at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He’s won two Stanley Cup championships with the Kings, along with being the most recent goaltender to be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs.